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Platinum GazettePlatinum Gazette17 April 2015

Evraz Highveld Steel and Vanadium Limited, with operations in Wit-bank and also the owner of the Mapochs Mine in Roossenekal, has on Tuesday announced to creditors, shareholders, employees and trade unions that the company’s board has decided to commence voluntary business rescue proceedings in terms of section 129 of the Companies Act, 2008 (as amended).

In a Sens (Securities Exchange News Service) announcement the company says the board of directors of Highveld has resolved that the company does not have adequate funding to meet its obligations for the short term. This is primarily as a result of historical operational diffi culties and sustained fi nancial losses within a capital constrained operating environment, adding “This is despite the current operation-al stability achieved through the recent implementation of the com-pany’s operational turnaround plan. Highveld’s fi nancial position has further been negatively impacted by weakened global steel and vana-dium markets and a severe reduction of domestic steel demand”.

The business rescue resolution has been fi led with the Compa-nies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). The announce-ment says the board that implementation of voluntary business rescue will afford the business practitioner the opportunity to consider the continued implementation of the turnaround plan and successfully re-establish the Company.

An application for the immediate suspension of the listing of Highveld’s shares on the JSE (Johannesburg Securities Exchange) in accordance with section 1.9(a)(iii) of the JSE Listings Requirements, was approved by the JSE. The company has also announced that a previous agreement (see front page of Platinum Gazette of 15 August 2014) to sell 34 percent of Highveld to Macrovest 147 (Pty) Ltd, has lapsed ant that the envisaged sale will no longer take place.

Due to the uncertainties associated with the business rescue pro-ceedings the company was not able to release its results as required earlier this week.

Hiccup for Evraz Highveld

A number of pedestrians squeeze past earth moving equipment that started to dig trenches through Burgers-fort this week. These trenches are for the pipes that have been dumped all through the town, and the pipes are for the Mooihoek / Burgerfor bulk water supply, meaning the government are spending money on water reticulation in the area with a view on improving service delivery. Bear with the traffi c chaos that will follow, it is worth it.

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Twickenham Mine and fi ve school circuits in the communi es sur-rounding the opera on are pioneer-ing the explora on of integra ng ed-uca on technology and Con nuous Teacher Professional Development to address serious educa on chal-lenges as the beginning of an educa- on turnaround strategy.

The pilot is led by the fi ve Depart-ment of Educa on circuits and facil-itated by Anglo American Pla num.The fi rst training commenced on 25 February 2015. Arrangements were made internally at Twickenham Mine

“I am a pla num teacher”to ensure full a endance of Depart-ment’s representa ves. The venue, Phokwane Centre in Sekhukhune, was sponsored by Vodacom. Rabia Awasi, Vodacom’s Founda on Programme Manager; and Josine Overdevest, content manager for the Digital Class-room, conducted the training for the team of Champion Teachers and sub-ject advisors.The training focused on the Voda-com Digital Classroom and Vodacom e-School educa on resources, includ-ing a wealth of educa on supplemen-tary resources and tools, and how to

Rabia Awasi, Vodacom Founda on Programme Manager.

Name of school Surname and ini als Circuit

Mogolahlogo Secondary Letsoalo ML Malokela

Motloulela Secondary Komane PW Malokela

Malegodi Primary Mabuza PS Malokela

Mnyamane Mametja HM Dilokong

Gangadza Mokwena KK Dilokong

Selala Mabilo RR Driekop

Mokwadibe Serage KR Driekop

Ledingwe Primary Mapea KA Moroke

Poo Secondary Makofane SM Moroke

Dihlabakela Secondary Matsemela MV Leolo

Bonwankwe Primary Malatji TF Leolo

integrate them into daily learning and teaching to address cri cal priori es iden- fi ed in a mee ng with circuit managers:

Subject Content and Pedagogical Gaps among Teachers; Mi gate Risk to Current 2015 Learner Performance; and Supple-ment Learning and Teaching Support Ma-terial.The interven on was sanc oned and led by De-p a r t -ment of E d u c a - on cir-

cuits to

improve learning and teaching in their schools. The ini a ve will benefi t schools situated with-in a 50km radius of Twickenham Mine. A er training, evalua on will be done to iden fy any challenges and verify whether these digital ed-uca on resources are relevant and should be rolled out to the rest of the schools across the fi ve circuits to address educa on priori es and challenges.

Champion Teachers who a ended the training

The Competition Commission has recommended to the Competition Tribunal that the large merger whereby Assore intends to acquire Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine from African Rainbow Minerals Limited (ARM), be approved without conditions.

ARM earlier this year that announced that the company intends selling it’s share in the joint venture to venture partner Assore subject to approval from the competition authorities. After the merger Assore will have sole control over Dwarsrivier Chrome Mine.

Assore, through its various joint venture entities and subsidiaries, is involved in the mining of manganese, iron and chrome ores together with other industrial minerals and the manufacture of manganese and chrome alloys. Dwarsrivier Chrome is a chrome ore supplier to the global chrome market.

In the same communication to the media the Competition Commission has also announced that the proposed merger between Micawber 278 Proprietary Limited (Micawber) and Everest Platinum Mine (Everest Mine) be approved by the Competition Tribunal without conditions. Further, Micawber intends to acquire and take cession of the mining right associated with the Everest Mine. After the merger Micawber will have sole control over the Everest Mine and will also own the mining right associated with the Everest Mine.

Micawber is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northam Platinum Limited (Northam). Northam is an independent, mid-tier, integrated platinum group met-als (PGMs) producer. The Everest Mine is active in the mining and exploration of PGM and associated mineral resources. The Everest Mine is owned by Aquarius Platinum South Africa (Pty) Ltd and the mine is currently under care and mainte-nance.

Northam Platinum earlier this year announced the possibility to start mining after the aquisition of Everest, which will probably be renamed to Booysendal South.

Dwarsrivier Chrome and Everest

Platinum Mine transactions approvedApproved

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38 “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons,[a] neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord”. Romans 8:38-39 (NIV)

Feedback On Tuesday 14 April 2015 members of the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) at Twickenham Platinum Mine gathered for a feedback meeting. This meeting was a follow-up on one held in November last year. (March! page 3, Plati-num Gazette, 21 November 2014). Last year a memorandum was handed over to Twickenham Platinum Mine manage-ment, addressing issues such as section 54 stoppages and the paying of bonuses. They asked the mine to give attention to excessive use of labour brokers and to focus attention on the development of employee skills as prescribed by the Skill Development Act. On Tuesday the issue of bonuses were again in the spotlight. Employees asked their representatives to assist in determining how incentive bonuses were paid over the last few months. The employees claim that as far as they could determine only people working in the engineering departments and adminis-tration offi ces received incentive bonuses. The group later dispersed peacefully.

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Design D Geddes

Digging up town for new water infrastructure

Planning and patience will be key in the next few months while pipes are being put in place for the bulk water supply as planned by the Sekhukhune District Mu-nicipality. Burgersfort’s fast expansion has necessitated the upgrading of the current reticulation system. To install the pipes deep trench-es are being dug next to the road. Contractors are working carefully not to damage any elec-trical cables that may be close to the trenches, moving cables where necessary. This installa-tion process does however mean traffi c chaos, sidewalks that are being lifted and disruptions in town - hopefully all worth it.

Praktiseer hawker stalls almost fi nishedThe hawker stalls in Praktiseer are coming along nicely. These stalls will be equipped with doors and shut-ters that can lock up at night. This seems to be different from the open plan approach, happening in Burg-ersfort. Hawkers are still trading patiently on the sidewalks while they await completion of the stalls.

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A winner at A1

Fisheries Wholesale

A1 Fisheries Wholesale ran a competition for their clients in which a freezer could be won. Customers had to buy for R2000 or more to enter the competition which ran over two months. This week the lucky winner, Mr. Zheng Chao Cong received his prize. Ms. Wanda Pieterse, Store Manag-er congratulated him. She thanked him and all their loyal clients for their support.

Parking problems

Youth Council going strongThe Youth Council of Greater Tubatse Mu-nicipality last week hosted a media briefi ng. The purpose of the event was to highlight the role the council play in highlighting issues such as education and assistance

with other youth related problems in the area.Youngsters wishing to contact the Youth Council can contact their coordinator, Jeffrey Mashoeu on 076 489 1476.

A reader took the photograph on the right last week Friday. “Is this the place to park?” he asked. Platinum Gazette has asked the same question in the past after a stormwater drain was damaged by a truck doing the same thing. According to the Traffi c De-partment it is illegal for trucks to park like this. You can report them at 013 231 1000 with Chief Traffi c Offi cer V. Lekwadu.

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First phase of Operation Mabone

launched

A large number of representatives from villages in Greater Tubatse Municipality came together for the launching of the next phase of Operation Mabone.

Did you know?

Greater Tubatse Municipality is one of the fastest growing areas and this places an addi-tional amount of pressure on the electrical infrastructure and supply system.

On Tuesday 14 April 2015 The Depart-ment of Energy, Mphaphuli Consulting, Greater Tubatse Municipality Respre-sentatives, Eskom, concerned residents from various villages and other stake-holders came together for the launch of the next phase of Operation Mabone. This project will see the electrifi cation of 30 villages within Greater Tubatse Municipality over the next two years. The original plans included only 20 vil-lages, this has however been adjusted to bring the power grid to more people in the area as soon as possible. The launch included a presentation of Operation Mabone, a question and an-

swer session as well as a message by Greater Tubatse Mayor, Cllr. Ralepane Simon Mame-koa. He appealed to the group to take respon-sibility for the project as this is not only going to bring them electricity, but is also creating much needed job opportunities in the area. During the fi rst phase of the project deliber-ate damage to property of approximately R1 million caused much concern. There is still a reward for anyone who can supply informa-tion that will lead to successful prosecution of those responsible for the damage. Questions included the difference between the different Voltages, pre-paid meter installation and how to eventually access the infrastruc-ture.

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“Everyone is responsible. Operation Mabone can only be successful if everyone takes responsiblity for it. Assist where possible and work together. From the contractors and the municipality to the residents who will be affected by infrastructure installation. Making sure that theft and damage do not delay the provision of service is everyone’s responsiblity” - this was the message from GTM Mayor, Cllr. RS Mamekoa.

Operation Mabone -

Everyone is responsible

Everyone is ready

Launching the next phase of Operation Mabone will see 30 000 households with access to electricity in GTM.

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Going pre-paid

Operation Mabone is about giving as many people as possible living in Greater Tubatse Municipality access to electricity. The pre-paid meter system will however still require residents to buy their electricity. Electricity usages vary according to what appliances are being used. Things like airconditioners are heavy electricity users while a single light is not.

Operation Mabone

celebratedService delivery in terms of electrifi cation is a priority in Greater Tubat-se. This was emphasised at the launch of the fi rst phase of Operation Mab-one. Problems experienced previously has made everyone wiser and the message this time is that working together is the key to success. Residents are encouraged to contact the project’s Steering Committee with their problems.

30 000 households

will be electrifi ed through

Operation Mabone

Dialogue on Operation Mabone

Hannah Game Lodge was abuzz with activity on Tuesday morning when stakeholders met to not only celebrate but also properly com-municate about Operation Mabone.Everyone had their chance to speak and ask questions or to clarify any concerns.

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Sluitingsdatum/Closing date: 30 April 2015Indien jy binne 21 dae nie van die maatskappy gehoor het nie was u aansoek onsuksesvol. If you have not heard from the company within 21 days from the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

BURGERSFORT

BETREKKING/VACANCY: Verkoopsman/Salesman - Vereistes/Requirements: • Moet matriek hê/Must have matric • Moet ‘n geldige bestuurderslisensie hê./Must be in possession of a valid drivers license • Vorige verkoopsondervinding sal in die persoon se guns tel/Previous sales experience will be an advantage • Moet rekenaargeletterd wees/Must be computer literate • Moet goeie kommunikasievaardighede hê en as deel van ‘n span, maar ook op eie inisiatief kan werk/Must have good communication skills and be a team player but also have the ability to work on own initiative • Moet verkoopsdoelwitte kan bereik en die ekstra myl gaan/Must be able to reach sales targets while being willing to go the extra mile.

BETREKKING/VACANCY: Admin Dame/Admin Lady - Vereistes/Requirements: • Moet matriek hê/Must have matric • Vorige administrasie en kantoorwerk sal in die persoon se guns tel/Previous admin and offi ce work experience will be an advantage • Moet rekenaargeletterd wees/Must be computer literate • Ondervinding en kennis van Pastel sal ‘n aanbeveling wees/Experience and knowledge of Pastel will be an added advantage • Moet tweetalig wees in Engels en Afrikaans/Must be bilingual in English and Afrikaans • Moet goeie kommunikasievaardighede hê en as deel van ‘n span, maar ook op eie inisiatief kan werk/Must have good communication skills and be a team player but also have the ability to work on own initiative • Moet bereid wees om die ekstra myl te gaan/Must be willing to go the extra mile.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Members of the Community, Civil society, Business, Magoshi and

all interested parties are hereby notifi ed in terms of MFMA Sections

53(3)(a) and 54(1)(c) that the Council has in its Special Council

seating held on the 10th March 2015 adopted the 2014/15 Revised

Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan(SDBIP)

For more information contact Tshilwane MJ @ 013 231 1186 during

working hours.

2014/15 REVISED SDBIP

Moja MMActing Municipal Manager

Bachelor and two bedroom fl ats to let

in Burgersfort Contact:

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Betrekkings/Vacancies

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Young entrepreneurs at Joshua Generation

On 20 March 2015 Joshua Generation learners participated in an Entrepreneurs Day. Grades 4 to 8 in both Steelpoort and Burg-ersfort had stalls with various items to sell or games to play. This is a practical way of teaching busi-ness skills from a young age. The idea is that the youngster draw up a business plan, participate in the day and be able to calculate if they’ve made profi t after deducting all their costs. (Information & Photographs: Joshua Generation).

Hervormde Kerk se gholfdag goed ondersteunDie Hervormde Kerk het verlede week Sater-dag hul jaarlikse gholfdag gehou. Die dag is goed ondersteun en die spelers het dit baie geniet. Die kerk bedank graag almal wat deelge-neem het, ‘n prys geborg het en gehelp het om van die dag ‘n sukses te maak.

Die dag se borge was: Tubatse Chrome, Pick n Pay Steelpoort, Shield Safety, 1 Stop Midas Steelpoort, JS Precast Steelpoort, Lebalelo Steelpoort, ACDC Steelpoort, Icon Metals Steelpoort, Tubatse Service Centre Steelpoort, Woodzone Burgersfort, Hinterland (Af-

gri) Lydenburg, Rudaman Nelspruit, Swannscapes Steelpoort.

(Inligting: Hervormde Kerk Steelpoort).

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Tubatse Cluster vs PhalaborwaThe Tubatse Cluster of the South African Police Service (SAPS) played a friendly soccer and netball game against their colleagues from Phalaborwa. The players did not only visit for the fun and games, but also participated in a crime aware-ness campaign. Unfortunately the local team lost, but the netball players came out victorious. Read more about this on page 12.

The Comrades Marathon Association (CMA) has reminded runners who were unable to enter during the offi cial entry period, to try and secure their place on the Start line through the Substitution process.The 2015 Comrades Marathon Substi-tution process opened on 1 April and closes on 21 April 2015. The rule allows for a runner who has not entered to sub-stitute for an entrant who has withdrawn; or intends to withdraw from the 2015 Comrades Marathon. Substitutions can only take effect on a like for like basis, meaning South African runners can only substitute for SA entrants, Rest of Africa (ROA) athletes for other ROA entrants and International runners for International entrants. Athletes are encouraged to make use of the online Substitution application feature at www.comrades.com Here runners can access the downloadable forms and view the comprehensive list of rules and regulations which govern the Substitution process.All complete applications must reach the CMA offi ce by 21 April 2015. There will be no extension of this deadline.

Last week for Comrades Marathon Substitution Process

Tubatse Cluster played in the green and white.

The team from Phalaborwa played in red and blue kit.

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SPORTSPORTTubatse and Phalaborwa

SAPS face-offOn 15 April 2015 Tubatse SAPS hosted friendly soccer and netball matches against the Phalaborwa SAPS. The games were played at the Mangabane sports grounds. Before the fun and games, the offi cers fi rst participated in a crime awareness campaign in Burgersfort. They distributed pamphlets with crime prevention tips to the community. The results of the netball game were Tubatse Cluster 7 and Phalaborwa 6. The soccer was 2 for Tubatse Cluster and 5 for Phalaborwa Cluster.

(Information: Const. Jerial Mvundlela

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